underlying

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These are chemical modifications that affect how genes function without altering the underlying DNA code.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Those summaries typically present results in broad categories such as “excellent health” or “within normal limits,” rather than providing detailed underlying data.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

“You’re seeing broad-based strength, which is typically indicative of underlying economic health,” said Terry Sandven, chief equity strategist at U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

Or do they understate underlying pressure because those same effects aren’t actually one-offs but persistent forces shaping the economy?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Quite the opposite: that all that extra information isn’t actually an advantage at all; that, in fact, you need to know very little to find the underlying signature of a complex phenomenon.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell